contraindicated med for copd

[korkey]

Why is temazepam contraindicated  for copd patients and what would the side effects be

[sheikdr]

does the nsaids are contraindicated in COPD. why it should be used with caution in COPD asthma patients

[National Jewish Health]

Temazepam and all other medicines in its class of benzodiazepines are central nervous system (CNS) depressants.  People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may already have a decreased respiratory drive that could be further depressed, to the point of respiratory failure, by a medicine of this type.  This is especially true of people with severe COPD who suffer from chronically low oxygen levels and elevated carbon dioxide levels.

[debbie58]

The drug you are talking about is a typical benzine( valium,diazapam, ativan, lorazapam etc) All of which suppress breathing much the same as opiates.  If you experience anxiety as I do , I truly sympathize.  It seems like a catch 22, your d***** if you don't and D***** if you don't.  This has been truly one of my biggest problems with this terrible disease.  Copd-emphysema is bad enough, but with your heart racing from anxiety or panic attacks is unbearable.  The only other thing that helped me was booze!!!!!!  Not a good alternative.